Crew Lead

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We’re Freedom Forever, a fast‑growing solar company known for innovation and quality, and we’re looking for people who want an opportunity to build a career with us as a Crew Lead.

Job Overview

As a Crew Lead you are responsible for coordinating residential installs of each system efficiently, in a timely and in a quality manner. Good leadership, good communication and documentation skills while working on the roof.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $28‑$32/hr (DOE) + Bi‑Weekly Install Bonuses ± Benefits.

We offer an extensive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50k Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time‑Off
• Bi‑weekly bonuses

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise the entire installation project
• Supervise safety on the job
• Complete installation on various roof types as well as ground mounts
• Supervise quality and efficiency of work performed on site
• Communicate with Roof Lead and Branch Manager on changes
• Mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment
• Fill out job documents thoroughly
• Collect data and photos for each job
• Ensure rooftop teamwork improves productivity
• Drive company vehicle to and from jobs safely
• Maintain truck tools and material inventory
• Supervise fixing and troubleshooting projects
• Clean up job site
• Travel as required
• Maintain a current driver’s license and clean driving record
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Education & Certifications

• High School Graduate or GED

Experience

• Minimum 1+ year experience, including at least 6 months leading a crew
• Electrical and roof racking experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong motivation, attention to productivity, detail, and safety
• Safe work at heights, ladders, and confined areas
• Lift, pull, push materials and equipment
• Climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops; work feet long periods
• Lift 50 pounds frequently
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Collaborative team environment
• Work in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces)
• Maintain clean and safe working environment
• Valid state driver’s license and clean record

Physical Demands & Abilities

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Stand, walk, run for long periods
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Repeat same movements
• See details of objects within a few feet
• Determine the distance between objects
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• Hold arm and hand steady while moving arm
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Understand speech of another person
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• See differences in colors, shades, brightness
• Move two or more limbs together while staying in place
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support body long periods without fatigue
• Keep or regain balance or stay upright when unstable
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• While looking forward, see objects or movements off side
• Lift 50+ pounds

Travel Requirements

Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work. Must have a valid driver’s license/insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally‑recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co‑workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9‑panel drug screen that includes the following:
Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Location

Job based in Illinois not seeking remote employees.

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Ready to lead solar installations and grow your career? Apply now! Crew Lead in Peoria, IL, United States.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas and Utilities

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